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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4458 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21410 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Hammad gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smirnov (0) vs (2) Al Hammad
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Al Hammad wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is defending well.
Al Hammad stalling.
Smirnov actively working from the bottom here.
Al Hammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Al Hammad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smirnov tries to get to full guard but Al Hammad has control of the leg.
Smirnov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Al Hammad might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
More stalling from Al Hammad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smirnov (0) vs (5) Al Hammad
A lull in the action here as Al Hammad stalls from top position.
Smirnov is looking to reverse the position.
Al Hammad has control of an arm but Smirnov manages to advance to Al Hammad's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smirnov (4) vs (5) Al Hammad
Al Hammad trying to control the hands but Smirnov breaks the grip.
Al Hammad tries to roll but Smirnov sticks to his back.
Smirnov gets his hands free as Al Hammad looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to break Al Hammad's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Al Hammad remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smirnov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Al Hammad right now.
Al Hammad fending off the submission attempt from Smirnov.
Smirnov is persistently looking for the submission but Al Hammad is defending it well.
Al Hammad defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smirnov (4) vs (7) Al Hammad
Al Hammad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smirnov looking for a guillotine here but Al Hammad defends easily.
Al Hammad is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Hammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Hammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Hammad slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Al Hammad.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smirnov defends it well.
Smirnov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hammad pulls his head out easily.
Al Hammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smirnov tries to roll over but Al Hammad keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is defending well.
Smirnov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Hammad is working away from the top position though.
Al Hammad trying to mount his opponent but Smirnov defends it.
Smirnov is trying to control but can't.
Smirnov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smirnov is looking to control Al Hammad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnov avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad stalling.
Al Hammad trying to pass the guard but Smirnov defending well.
Al Hammad trying to control the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Al Hammad.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to control Al Hammad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnov avoid being mounted?
Al Hammad controlling the pace.
Smirnov won't allow Al Hammad to pass to mount.
Al Hammad is taking a breather. Smirnov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smirnov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hammad pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Hammad in particular looking to stall.
Smirnov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Al Hammad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to control but Al Hammad postures up.
Al Hammad tries to pass to full mount but Smirnov defends it.
Al Hammad is controlling the pace.
Al Hammad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smirnov (4) vs (10) Al Hammad
Al Hammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad wants to control the pace but Smirnov is squirming around nicely.
Al Hammad controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad trying to control but Smirnov is having none of it.
Al Hammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Hammad is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov tries to control the position but Al Hammad now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smirnov (4) vs (13) Al Hammad
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hammad wins on points by 13 to 4.
Bashaad Al Hammad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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